Joan Kolpacki Obituary
Joan V. Kolpacki, 83 passed away peacefully at home on February 3rd, 2023.
She was born September 1, 1939 in Merrill WI daughter of the late Reinhold & Anna (Kellish) Adams. On June 21, 1958 she married LeRoy Kolpacki. They were married for 61 years. He preceded her in death. Joan worked for Kraft Foods for 40 years.
She enjoyed yearly trips to Canada with friends and family. LeRoy and Joan enjoyed their retirement wintering in Texas. They also enjoyed summers in St. Germain and Arbor Vitae WI. In her senior years she enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and word searches, watching TV and going out to eat with family. Joan was a devoted catholic and a member of St. Anne's Catholic parish.
She is survived by her two sons Daniel (Renee) Kolpacki and Scott (Brenda Udd) Kolpacki. Three grandchildren Kyle, Katie and Kaitlyn Kolpacki. One great grandchild Serenity Kelly. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband LeRoy, one infant daughter Debra, one brother Wally Adams and one sister Adele Roberts.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2023, at St. Anne Parish, Wausau. The Rev. Tom Lindner will preside. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Visitation will be held on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com
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Rick Holm & Family
February 16, 2023
love and prayers to the entire kolpacki family. Joan was a wonderful person, friend. and neighbor. she will always be remembered as a beautiful soul. with our deepest love and sympathy.
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Rick Holm & Family
February 16, 2023
love and prayers to the entire Kolpacki family. Joan was a wonderful person, friend, and neighbor. she will always be remembered by us as a caring beautiful soul. with our depest sympathy, love, and condolences.
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